Political notes and local calls for Democratic unity in Brenham
Long dispatch highlighting Democratic party organization in Brenham Texas including calls for precinct meetings June 15 and county convention June 20, contrasts with Republican secrecy, notes on labor politics and rail freight issues, and references to local and national figures such as H. W. Assort and Judge Hancock.
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Brenham
Judge Hancock
Galveston
Travis County
Texas
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Atlantic Seaboard
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Jship
Ilinois
Missouri
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Town Notes and Court Updates From Early Texas Records
Reading of varied items from Texas cities including Galveston Marshall Giddings and La Grange covers trials divorces thefts and rail project talk. Mentions Sutton murder case Taylor case Bucking regressions in jail lightning at Victoria and a rail barrier fund drive with Col Cannon. Local floods crop prospects and a calf with two heads claimed near Gonzales.
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Texana
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Match
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Clarksville
Red River
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la Grange
Alex Thompson
Dick Sanders
LaGrange
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Giro
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Victoria County
Galveston Journal of Commerce
Taylor
Indianola
Jackson County
District Court
Grimes County
Galveston Grorlian
Throckmorton for Governor and Virginia Mining suit
The Waco Telegraph notes J. W. Throckmorton seeks the Democratic nomination for governor with a July 17 deadline. A San Francisco district court suit seeks 35,084,538 in damages for Virginia Mining stockholders against Consolidated Virginia. Governor Corcoran commuted Mrs Kate Southern’s death sentence to ten years in prison for killing rival Narcissa Cowart at a Pickens county dance. Europe reports mixed news with England and Russia talks ongoing and Schouvaloff in London. Russian forces advance at Constantinople with substantial gun stockpiles reaching the front.
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Virginia Mining Company
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Gov Corcurrr
Georgia
Kate Southern
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England
Russia
Count Schouvaloff
Constantinople
Kansas Governor Leads Houston Excursion Party
A 30 member Kansas excursion group arrived in Houston, led by the Kansas governor and other state officials. They toured the city and praised sights around Houston, expressing delight with what they had seen.
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Kansas
Houston
Missouri
Owa
Captain J M Williams Pressed as Democratic County Candidate
A long excerpt notes Capt J M Williams of Independence as a potential representative for Washington County in the lower house. A respected farmer and longtime resident, he would protect local agricultural interests if nominated by the Democratic county convention and bound by its decision.
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Grant
Paris
Wast Jones
LaGrange
Jones
Democratic Party
Hayes
J. M
Independence
Washington County
Theiaptain
Apt. Williams
Cost of convicting a thief for felony outlined
The Dear Statesman reports cost figures for a felony conviction in the county. Sheriff, county attorney, district clerk, jail days, jury fees, district judge, and transport add up to 167 dollars, with higher actual costs prevailing. It suggests amending the criminal code and disposing of petty thefts summarily. It also proposes counties have the right to work their own convicts.
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Dear Statesman
Huntsville
Statesman
Wash Jones Named Republican Candidate for Congress
A source claims Wash Jones is the Republican nominee for Congress and asserts he added a Greenback stance to his platform to win over disaffected Democrats.
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Galveston
Wees
Jones and
Lang
Wash Jones
Congress
District Pomona Grange Organized in Brenham
Powald Grance reports a District Pomona Grange formed in Brenham with members from Brenham and nearby counties. The group will convene in Brenham at 10 o clock on the first Saturday of each month, with O H P Garnett as secretary.
Pretty and Prepares In Every Feature Hair Care Claim
An ad describes Parkers Bier Balm claiming six months use restores natural hair color, cleanses scalp, and removes dandruff without irritation. It asserts the product revitalizes hair, leaving a healthy appearance and youthful vigor, urging readers to test its merits.
Just What is Needed for The Aged Nutrition
A 19th century patent remedy promotes regular harmonious action of the digestive system. The advertising copy claims it fortifies health, relieves stomach and heartburn, and helps the elderly. It markets as a tonic available from druggists with price details and a sample offer.
Saloon Adds Lunch Counter at Central House Site
Kirch and Co. expand their saloon and sample room by adding a lunch counter offering cheese sardines and related items. The new service operates at the Central House location, emphasizing continuous availability.
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Lusen
Lexcu
S.hh, Kirch & Co
Central House
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